THth
TH Digraph (Unvoiced)
TH can make a soft sound “th”, like in 'think' and 'bath'. Just air, no buzz!
How this rule works
The unvoiced TH “th” is the quiet, breathy version. Your throat doesn't vibrate. Stick your tongue between your teeth and blow air.
Remember: Unvoiced TH is quiet — think with three teeth!
Examples
Words that use this rule
111 words in the SnapPhonics dictionary use this rule. Tap any word to see how it breaks into sounds.
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